'Izz al-Daula — (died 978) was the Buyid amir of Iraq (967–978). He was born Bakhtiyar, and was the son of Mu izz al Daula. In the spring of 955, Mu izz al Daula became very ill and decided to name his son as his successor. Five years later, the caliph… … Wikipedia
Ḥamdānid Dynasty — ▪ Muslim Arab dynasty Muslim Arab dynasty of northern Iraq (Al Jazīrah) and Syria (905–1004) whose members were renowned as brilliant warriors and as great patrons of Arabic poets and scholars. Ḥamdān ibn Ḥamdūn brought the family,… … Universalium
Hamdanid dynasty — The Hamdanid dynasty ( ar. حمدانيون) was a Muslim Arab dynasty of northern Iraq (Al Jazirah) and Syria (890 1004). They claimed to have been descended from the ancient Banu Taghlib Christian tribe of Mesopotamia and northern Arabia.The Hamdanid… … Wikipedia
Mu'izz al-Daula — Ahmad (died April 8, 967) was the first of the Buwayhid emirs of Iraq, ruling from 945 until his death. He was the son of Buya. During the Buwayhid conquest of Fars, Ahmad distinguished himself in battle. In 935 or 936, Ahmad s oldest brother Ali … Wikipedia
Iraq — /i rak , i rahk /, n. a republic in SW Asia, N of Saudi Arabia and W of Iran, centering in the Tigris Euphrates basin of Mesopotamia. 22,219,289; 172,000 sq. mi. (445,480 sq. km). Cap.: Baghdad. Also, Irak. * * * Iraq Introduction Iraq Background … Universalium
Islāmic world — Introduction prehistory and history of the Islamic community. Adherence to Islām is a global phenomenon: Muslims predominate in some 30 to 40 countries, from the Atlantic to the Pacific and along a belt that stretches across northern… … Universalium
Abbasid Caliphate — For the Caliphate of Córdoba (Al Andalus) dynasty see Abbadids; for the southwest Arabia Islamic sect, see Abādites. Abbasid Caliphate الخلافة العباسية al khilāfah al ‘abbāsīyyah … Wikipedia
Timeline of 10th century Muslim history — 10th century (900 999) (288 AH – 391 AH)* 902: Death of the Abbasid Caliph al Mu tadid; al Muktafi becomes Caliph. Death of the Saffarid ruler Amr bin Laith. * 903: Assassination of the Qarmatian ruler Abu Said of Qarmatian; accession of Abu… … Wikipedia
Abu al-Misk Kafur — (905 ndash;968), also called al Laithi, al Suri, al Labi was a dominant personality of Ikhshidid Egypt and Syria. Kāfūr , Abu l Misk al Ikhsidi. E.J. Brill s first encyclopaedia of Islam 1913 1936 . Edited by: M. Th. Houtsma, E. van Donzel. Brill … Wikipedia
Uqaylid Dynasty — The Uqailid or Uqaylid Dynasty was a Muslim Arab dynasty with several lines that ruled in various parts of Al Jazira, northern Syria and Iraq in the late 10th and 11th centuries. The main line, centered in Mosul, ruled from 990 to 1096. RiseThe… … Wikipedia
